Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 against a flat G3 Boats Outfitter 1966 WOF 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 at 22,0 ft versus G3 Boats Outfitter 1966 WOF 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 tips the scales at 278 lbs — 190 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter 1966 WOF 2013 at 88 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter 1966 WOF 2013's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter 1966 WOF 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2009 could be the deciding factor.